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butyric acid
noun
Definition of BUTYRIC ACID
: either of two isomeric fatty acids C4H8O2; especially : the straight-chain acid of unpleasant odor normally found in perspiration and rancid butter
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First Known Use of BUTYRIC ACID
1826
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butyric acid
noun
Medical Definition of BUTYRIC ACID
: either of two isomeric fatty acids C4H8O2: a : a normal acid of unpleasant odor found in rancid butter and in perspiration b : isobutyric acid
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